Why Education Is the Hardest Sector of the Economy to Automate

We've all heard the warning cries: automation will disrupt entire industries and put millions of people out of jobs. In fact, up to 45 percent of existing jobs can be automated using current technology. However, this may not necessarily apply to the education sector. After a detailed analysis of more than 2,000-plus work activities for more than 800 occupations, a report by McKinsey & Co states that of all the sectors examined, "…the technical feasibility of automation is lowest in education." There is no doubt that technological trends will have a powerful impact on global education, both by improving the overall learning experience and by increasing global access to education.